Magnitude 6+ Earthquake Kills More Than 162 People; Leaving More Than 330 Injured

Magnitude 6+ Earthquake Kills More Than 162 People; Leaving More Than 330 Injured

An abrupt earthquake in Indonesia's West Java province, kills over 160 people and over 330 more injured, according to the Indonesian governor.

The earthquake hit the Cianjur region in West Java at a depth of around 10 kilometers. 

The disaster displaced over 13,700 people, with over 2,350 homes damaged. Four schools and 52 homes were left destroyed according to the local office of the National Agency of Disaster Management. A mosque and a hospital were also reported to be damaged. 

 

 

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